Practicing Persuasive Written and Oral Advocacy
by David W. Miller, Michael Vitiello, Michael R. Fontham
ISBN-10: 0735556644
ISBN-13: 9780735556645
$77.00
Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Published on
Apr 12, 2005
Edition
st Edition
Dimensions
7.00x0.40x10.00 Inches
Weight
0.70 Pounds
About the Book
Based on a tort action in federal court against an Alabama church for financial explotation by a pastoral counselor, this case simulation problem offers a complete set of court documents to supplement your Persuasive Legal Writing, Pretrial Practice, Appellate Advocacy, or Moot Court class.
Case File III presents a complete set of realistic court documents:
- A complaint, defensive motions with supporting documentation, and transcripts of six depositions in Petrillo v. Rooks
- A notice of appeal from a dispositive opinion and order
Case File III is a solid platform for:
- Written and oral exercises
- One or more memoranda and oral arguments before the district court
- Briefs and oral arguments before the court of appeals
Case File III raises numerous legal issues, such as:
- Diversity jurisdiction
- State law bases for church liability for pastoral misconduct
- Constitutional limits on church liability for pastoral misconduct
- Testimonial privilege for confidential communications with clergy members